The Life and Visions of Yeshe Tsogyal : The Autobiography of the Great Wisdom Queen

Author: Yeshe Tsogyal, Treasure text revealed by Drime Kunga, Translated by Chonyi Drolma , Foreword by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Publisher: Snow Lion Publications ISBN: 9781559 Paperback This secret life story of Yesh Tsogyal presents a valuable and unique perspective that is quite a departure from any other account of this remarkable woman. Described as a "secret life story," its many layers include an outer account detailing her birth, family, and societal constraints an inner account that begins as she meets and escapes captivity with Guru Rinpoch, and a secret account as she enters twelve years of retreat at Chimpu only to miraculously journey to Oddiyana. The role of women and womanhood is notable throughout her life story. Her desire for independence is at odds with her desirability as a woman, leading to numerous tragic incidents early in life. Finally meeting Guru Rinpoch, she decries her status as a woman. This sort of gendered humility, a recurring theme, is juxtaposed wit